Readers response: Who is your favourite Australian artist, writer, or musician?
We asked our readers who their favourite Australian artist, writer, or musicians are, and the response was overwhelming. Here's what they said about their favourite homegrown talents.
Greg Curtin - Judith Durham. Her voice had an amazing quality.
Julie Richardson - Australia has a number of top artists, my personal favourite is John Farnham.
Gail Ladds - Russell Morris. Absolutely brilliant voice.
Denise Houlihan - Such a tough one, so many great musicians, one under the radar was Mark Gillespie, he always made good music. Top of the voices would have to be John Farnham, but so many!
Neil Watt - So many brilliant artists in this country. Joe Camilleri is a particular fave.
Faye Inskip - My favourite writer is Fiona Macintosh...her books are well researched and well written.
Catherine Borthwick - Any member of Powderfinger for sure! They were all brilliant.
Vicki Coulta - John Farnham, Shirley from Skyhooks, Jimmy Barnes, Russell Morris, Michael Hutchence from INXS, Bon Scott from AC/DC and so many more!
Dianne Strachan - John Williamson.
Sue Pentecost - Delta Goodrem! Great singer.
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